Enjoy my recent columns, articles, resources and insights.
Fake Work – How is it Affecting You?
Fake Work – How is it Affecting You? There you are — busy, busy, busy. Making your “to-do” lists. Talking ’bout that new project. Before you know it, you’re at the end of another day – feeling overwhelmed. Transferring things that didn’t get done onto tomorrow’s list...
Your Thoughts Control Your Feelings
Let’s face it. We’re being deprived of a lot of things in our lives right now. Going where we want to go – and doing what we want to do. Although there’s a good rationale for this, it’s just human nature to think about what’s missing -- instead of what we have. No...
When Only One Thing Matters
Pop quiz: What’s the great equalizer in life? The one thing that puts all of us on a level playing field? I’ll give you a hint. It doesn’t make a fashion statement. That’s because it’s that blue checkered hospital gown. In an instant, a Fortune 100 CEO can be...
Are You a People Pleaser?
Do you worry too much about what other people think? Before you make a decision, do you run multiple scenarios through your head – to gauge how others will react? Does your happiness depend on others liking and approving of you? Ding, ding, ding. If so, you may be...
When Our World Slows Down
Remember the song, “Shout?” Many of us have danced to this and will recall the part that goes, “A little bit softer now. A little bit softer now.” That’s the way our world feels. The volume has been turned way down. Every event is being canceled, postponed or moved...
How’s Your New Normal Working Out?
Our worlds have been rocked. We’ve all had to do a lot of adjusting in the past week or so. Swift changes are taking place in our lifestyles. I’m sure you’re getting daily (or hourly) updates on the physiological effects of the COVID-19 virus. What I want to focus...
ThanksLIVING – A Year-Round State of Mind
What a difference one letter makes! Rather than focusing on one day a year for giving thanks – which often gets blended with football and naps -- I like to think of ThanksLIVING as an endless season. Unlike other traditions, the season of ThanksLIVING has no beginning...
Life Lessons From Our Mothers Live On
This is my 10th Mother’s Day without my mother. And my husband’s eighth without his. It’s always a time of reflection. Sometimes it seems longer, and sometimes it doesn’t seem that long. For many of you, this may be your first, and those “firsts” are tough — whether...
Not Everyone Will Like You – So Get Over It
How much energy do you spend wondering what other people think about you? It’s human nature to want to be liked, although this behavior can become obsessive at times — affecting your relationships, work and outlook on life. Check out these tips to maintain healthy boundaries.
Is there something missing in your life?
You know the feeling. That nagging voice that asks over and over again. It may even be louder right now – as you approach a brand new year. We’re so busy with our lives – juggling all the balls – that we often don’t hear that inner spirit, imploring us to follow our...
Are You Trying Too Hard To Force Things?
You know the pattern. “If I just send one more email, I’m sure to get their attention.” “My spouse needs reminding … again. On second thought, I’ll just take care of this myself.” “If I can maneuver things so my coworkers’ mistakes are brought to light, the boss will...
Are Other People Pushing Your Buttons?
We’ve all been there. Someone makes a random comment, and it drives you right up the wall. Whenever something impacts us in such a deep way, it’s usually because we have that same belief or fear on some level. And when it gets verbalized, it gets on our very last nerve.